Menu holder
John Mortlock & Co.
Category
Ceramics
Date
1885
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
195 mm (H); 117 mm (W); 67 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Oxford Street
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25878.4
Summary
One of four oval white ceramic table menu holder with gilded edging. Ribbon-shaped feet. Decorative top intact, loose back stand of inverted Y shape. Scroll-shaped decoration. White flat cartouche shape with Gibbs' coat of arms - Battle Axes with arm, gilded edge and sides. Flower design in side sections. Pink Minton backstamp on support reads; JOHN MORTLOCK / OXFORD STREET ORCHARD STREET LONDON / London - 1885.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
John Mortlock & Co., retailer